Diversity training is any program designed to facilitate positive intergroup interaction, reduce prejudice and discrimination, and generally teach individuals who are different from others how to work together effectively. On April 22, 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law the “Individual Freedom Act.” The bill prohibited schools and companies from mandating diversity training as a requirement for attendance or employment. If schools or employers violated the law they would be exposed to expanded civil liability exposures. Banned mandatory training topics include: 1.…
Read more63% Yes |
37% No |
59% Yes |
29% No |
2% Yes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
5% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
1% Yes, and immediately expel any employees that commit acts of discrimination |
3% No, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
1% Yes, but only if it is a private company |
1% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
See how support for each position on “Employee Diversity Training” has changed over time for 23.4k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Employee Diversity Training” has changed over time for 23.4k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9LCPJ9S4mos4MO
Yes, but only if the training is inclusive to ALL people. This would also include people with disabilities and racism against white people should be treated the same as racism against black or Asian people. ALL racism, ableism, sexism, etc. is wrong. Furthermore, the training should be understanding and educational, not finger-pointing and hostile, looking to make someone into the 'bad guy'.
@99Y6HT61yr1Y
No, trying to force people who have carried genuine beliefs for decades won’t be sorted with a hour training session. Maybe a diversity celebration day instead of training.
@9QTTF8G2wks2W
I believe it important to treat everybody well in the workplace and sanctions should be imposed on those discriminating on others.
@9QPPQR23wks3W
Diversity is difficult to define and sometimes only serves as convenient cosmetic window dressing. True diversity of thought if what we should be aiming for.
@9QJWJ693wks3W
Only for employees who have crossed a legal boundary in this context. Otherwise it should be encouraged, but not mandatory.
@9Q3CF474wks4W
No, it shouldn't be mandatory but should be highly encouraged as long as it doesn't impjnge on rights to freedom of speech
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